Build-It-Together is an intermediate 3-part carpentry workshop series for farmers, gardeners, and builders looking to practice their skills in small, affirming group.
Over 3 weekends we’ll develop and build something new from scratch! Whether its building raised beds, constructing wash pack tables, installing hipboards on a high tunnel, or hanging a shelf for storage, this workshop aims to make simple carpentry feel just that- Simple and safe.
Throughout this workshop, we will review carpentry terminology, tools, concepts, and safety protocols that make carpentry accessible. Over the course of each week, we’ll introduce new concepts and practice them together. Participants can expect to learn about reading build schematics, making miter cuts, and more!
Workshop Dates*:
Sat Aug 29, 10 AM - 4 PM
Sat Sep 12, 10 AM - 4 PM
Sat Sep 26, 10 AM - 4 PM
*Participants must be able to attend all 3 workshop dates in order to participate.
Cost of the workshop is sliding scale, donations of $15 per session and above are encouraged.
About the Facilitator
Kitty (they/them) is a Black Queer educator, farmer and activist growing food in upstate NY for distribution in the Bronx. Born and raised in the Bronx, they grew vegetables with their family at Taqwa Community Farm, a community garden founded by their activist parents and grandfather to provide safety and food to the Highbridge community. They were drawn to working in horticulture, agriculture and education because they deeply value community building through information sharing. They have over a decade of experience as a farmer, and educator and have worked and continue to work with institutions such as The New York Botanical Garden, and Lehman College as an Educator and urban farm consultant. Now, Kitty is the Co-founder and Co-Manager of Iridescent Earth Collective, a Queer, Black & Latinx led farm from the Bronx dedicated to increasing the capacity of our communities by growing and distributing food for mutual aid.